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Dr. Matthew Willis, MD

Dr. Matthew Willis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Matthew Willis, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, TN. Dr. Willis has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 232 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (232 reviews)

Locations

Southern Joint Replacement Institute - Nashville

Southern Joint Replacement Institute - Nashville2400 Patterson St Ste 100 Nashville, TN 37203
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Southern Joint Replacement Institute - Brentwood

Southern Joint Replacement Institute - Brentwood1001 Health Park Dr Ste 221 Brentwood, TN 37027
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Willis is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Willis specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Willis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Willis

4.9

232 ratings, 170 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diana Carillon – Feb 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Edward (Eddie) Vaughn – Sep 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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R. Nelson – Jul 28, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 13, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 11, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 04, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Brown – Apr 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Danny l. Pursley – Feb 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Nov 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nikolai Plavski – Oct 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
FLDW – Oct 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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James Hodskins – Oct 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Oct 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sherry C. – Sep 16, 2022
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care philosophy

Dr. Willis strives to offer his patients every possible means to become pain free, first with non-operative strategies, with consideration given to surgery if those fail. His extensive training and experience allows him to use the most current techniques, as well as perform revision surgery from prior failed procedures.

biography

Dr. Matthew Willis is a fellowship-trained, board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing at Southern Joint Replacement Institute in Nashville, TN.Dr. Willis specializes in disorders of the shoulder for the upper extremities and some of his commonly...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Florida Orthopedic Institute Shoulder And Elbow Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • Ut Chattanooga College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St
    Nashville, TN 37203
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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